FAMILIES FROM SIX COUNTRIES SHARE CHRISTMAS JOY ON SAT-7
December 2020After an extraordinary year of hardship and isolation, a SAT-7 ARABIC Christmas special will join Christians across the Middle East and North Africa together in joy and service to others. Families from Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria will participate from their homes, in a celebration that will give aid to struggling and homeless families in Lebanon. “During hard […]
WITNESSING THE TRIUMPH OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS IN IRAN
December 2020On Yalda’s eve (21 December), the longest night of the year, Iranians traditionally gather with friends and family to celebrate the winter solstice and the victory of light over darkness. Iranian Christians, however, have witnessed the triumph of the light of Christ over the darkness of suffering over and over in this challenging year. Yalda’s eve has a special place […]
SAT-7 TÜRK casts spotlight on economic exploitation
December 2020Addressing the appalling practice of modern slavery, SAT-7 TÜRK programme World View challenges Christians and churches to act, while also raising awareness of labour rights abuses and the increasing pressure on the lives of working people as Turkey’s economy deteriorates. “We often think of slavery as a historical problem that was based on race and has already been solved,” shares presenter Volkan Er. “Unfortunately, […]
Anthony from Syria shares a heartfelt prayer
SAT-7 KIDS viewer Anthony recently called in to popular children’s programme Bible Heroes to share a prayer in which he brought all his concerns to God: Hi, Karen and Elie, how are you? I’m Anthony Attia from Syria. Today I want to pray for all the needy and the water crisis happening here in Al Hasakah. Lord Jesus, if you […]
Supporting families through a tough school year
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in many countries, Middle Eastern families are dealing with varying degrees of disruption to the school year. In a region where many already faced barriers to attending school, SAT-7 ACADEMY is a lifeline of support, helping bridge gaps in primary education and between parents, children and teachers. “We started school online, but I have internet problems […]
SAT-7 launches first programmes from Tunisia
December 2020As Tunisia prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of the start of its “Jasmine Revolution” on 17 December, Christian broadcaster SAT-7 announced the first TV programmes it has made in this North African country. Christmas from Tunisia and a discussion show entitled Standard Talk will be the first productions made by Perpetua, a new Christian production team in Tunis that […]
Audience engagement soars for Christian TV in Middle East
November 202018 November 2020 As nations mark World Television Day (21 November), soaring audience engagement shows that Christian television is bringing hope to Middle East viewers grappling with COVID-19. Middle East Christian TV network SAT-7 is looking back on a record year of interactions between its viewers and audience support teams. Since the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) began confronting […]
EARTHQUAKE SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH TURKEY
November 2020After the Turkish city of Izmir was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, NGOs and SAT-7 TÜRK have worked together to raise awareness of the needs and to show solidarity with the thousands who have been affected. From 30 October when the earthquake occurred, SAT-7 TÜRK covered rescue operations through its news broadcasts, website and other programmes. The presenters of Power of […]